Sweet Bird Of Youth ( 1962 )

He Used Love Like Most Men Use Money

Handsome Chance Wayne never found the Hollywood stardom he craved, but he´s always been a star with the ladies. Now, back in his sleepy, sweaty Gulf Coast hometown, he´s involved with two of them: a washed-up, drug-and-vodka-addled movie queen. And the girl he left behind...and in trouble.

Paul Newman, best Actress Oscar nominee Geraldine Page, Rip Torn and Madeleine Sherwood recreate their stage roles and Ed Begley gives an Oscar-winning portrayal as the town´s corrupt political boss in a bravura film version of Tennessee Williams´ Broadway hit. Sex. Money. Hypocrisy. Financial and emotional black-mail. Familiar elements of Williams´ literary realm combine powerfully as Chance battles his private demons in a desperate bid to redeem his wasted life and recapture his lost sweet bird of youth.